Mason line

[Rolloff]

I use braided for tie-outs and Tarp RL's. Mostly as prototypes, but it works and holds up just fine, until you can get around to replacing it with better stuff. Prussics hold reasonably well, no need to tie and untie knots.

[autolox]

Not mason line, but I use this: http://www.rei.com/product/782824/bl...ckage-of-50-ft

I'm VERY happy with it as a tarp guy line

[Pro Vagabond]

I have used braided masons line for a couple years and never replaced it. I have prussics on it to attach to the stakes. I only go out 4-5 times a year, but in all weather and have never had a problem. Not saying it is better or worse, just giving my situation.

[brooklynkayak]

I find that braided masons line has always worked for me, if I have the time to deal with the tangles.
It actually holds a knot better than Zing-it/Lash-it, but I don't use knots and so prefer Lash-it which works well using whoppie tie outs.

[nothermark]

I have used it and it works for tie outs. I always hank my small lines so tangling is not an issue. It does stretch as does all nylon.

FWIW the 3 mm utility cord from REI is similar to the 1/8 solid braid sash cord I have used for years. Big enough to handle knots well and masons line makes a nice prussic on it. I use both playing with wire antennas as well as camping. The only issue is that it is hard to splice solid braid compared to tubular braid. OTOH solid handles knots better. ;-)

[brianb]

Braided works great, but the knots are small and tough to work with cold hands.

[brooklynkayak]

Another cost effective option is Dacron kite line.
It doesn't sag when wet, is inexpensive, it holds knots OK, easier to work with than masons line, it is easy to splice (hollow core) and there are many different thicknesses/strengths chose from.

2.5mm = 300lb rated strength and costs less than $20 US dollars for 500'. I have seen it in white (visible) and black (stealth) colors.

[FLRider]

Mason's line works for low strength applications where you can use relatively short lengths (to avoid tangling). It's cheap and lightweight, and that about exhausts it's virtues.

It ain't bad, but it ain't ideal, either. 1.2 or 1.75 Zing/Lash-It works better if you can afford it.

[Dux]

Ran into abrasion issues with braided mason's line. Burrs, thorns, etc picked it apart reducing its thickness and making it all fuzzy until I no longer trusted it. However I like to get off the beaten path more than most. Worked nicely with a fixed loop larksheaded to the tarp on one end and whoopie on the other, atleast while they lasted anyhow.

[Floridahanger]

A roll of Braided Mason's Line runs a few bucks.

I use if for gathered end hammock whipping, stuff sack cord, etc.

And yes, I use it for tarp applications. It's my prussics from my tarp S-biner to the RL and it's used for my guy lines. I have the mason's line guy line attached to my tarp tie outs via mason's line prussics.

Also, my tarp side pulls are mason's line attached like the guy lines. The line goes up to the ends of my hiking poles over the tarp RL. The adjustment comes from the prussics on the tie outs.

There is plenty of braided mason's line on the roll for many other things as needed. *NOTE* it's not on large weight bearing applications, only light to medium loads.

For the tarp, I use skins and I roll the tarp up with the braided mason's lines loose. They don't get tangled in the rollup.